Software
The technology listed below is available for students to use in the department and in some cases in the classroom:
- OpenBook- text to speech program; reads printed material aloud
- JAWS- text to speech program; reads material aloud
- Dragon Naturally Speaking- speech to text program; types what is spoken into a microphone.
- ZoomText- screen reading program; enlarges information on a computer screen
- Video Remote Interpreting services (VRI)- live sign language interpreting services via computer.
- UbiDuo- communication device for Deaf and hard of hearing students
If you feel that you could benefit from the usage of some of this technology, please ask for more information at the Special Services Center.
Students should contact the Special Services Center as soon as possible as timely notice is needed to coordinate accommodations.